Sunset hikes near Grosvenor Dale, ct

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Air Line State Park Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 72 min of walking

2. Air Line State Park Trail–Hay Ride Trail, 5 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 76 min of walking

3. Buck Hill Pond–Border Trail, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 61 min of walking

4. Bull Hill Preserve Viewpoint 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

5. Chamberlain Pond–Hay Ride Trail, 6 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 247 min of walking

6. 200 Sportsmen Club–Bare Hill, 6 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 393 min of walking

7. Chamberlain Pond–Border Trail, 6 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 307 min of walking

8. Old Moffitt Road 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 49 min of walking

9. Wallum Lake–Tri-State Marker Loop Trail, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 117 min of walking

10. Grassy Pond–Hay Ride Trail, 5 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 3:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car9:51 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 344 min of walking

11. Douglas State Forest Beach–Kingsbury Pond, 3 beaches 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

12. Benson Mountain–Douglas State Forest Beach, 7 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 178 min of walking